A pair of handmade Navajo earrings by Melvin Francis featuring Lapis lazuli, coral, and malachite gemstones framed with silver stamp work accompanied by a lapis lazuli bead necklace.
Necklace Details:
Gemstone Attributes: Lapis Lazuli beads approximately 10-10.5mm.
Clasp Type: Barrel screw clasp
Weight: 131.8 grams.
Measurements: 32" long.
Markings: Unmarked.
Earring Details:
Gemstone Attributes: Lapis lazuli, Coral and malachte
Setting Type: Bezel set
Clasp Type: Post earrings.
Metal: Sterling silver.
Weight: 17.6 grams.
Measurements: 3" long x 1" wide at the widest point.
Markings: Sterling, Francis.
Condition
One of the malachite stones is cracked inside the setting, mild bending to the posts on the earrings. Overall good condition.
Available payment options
Pickup for St. Louis bidders is Thursday, October 9th from 3pm to 6pm in St. Louis, MO (63122). Pickup for Kansas City bidders is Tuesday, October 14th from 3pm to 6pm in Shawnee, KS (66203). Winning bidders will need to sign up for a pickup appointment time. Winning bidders will receive the full address on their invoice. Brown Button contracts with a third party mover to provide a delivery option for our bidders. Delivery is available within 25 miles of the sale location. Bidders will need to submit a delivery request form using the delivery link emailed with their invoice.